Last Tuesday, the man my mother loved dearly and I cared deeply for passed away. Over a week on and I'm still not sure what to say. They had been neighbors when they were in their early 20s. Whatever caused him to call up my mum and her to agree to a date in 1993 (when they were in their mid-50s), led to a relationship that grew stronger over time. One early memory stands out, I'll never forget when he took her out … [Read more...]
how to go on…
Shadow and Buddy agree with me: with love and kindness. Some of my favourite pics of Shadow & Buddy: If you are looking for organizations to support, this List of Pro-Women, Pro-Immigrant, Pro-Earth, Anti-Bigotry Organizations That Need Your Support is a very good place to start. Please, if you can help more locally, please do! Need to talk? Trans Lifeline - 877-565-8860 Trans Lifeline - Crisis Hotline by … [Read more...]
year of making progress
For the past 212 days, I've taken a photograph and posted about what I'm making as part of the year of making project. I expected to loose interest weeks ago. I found that by stopping to reflect for even just a short moment, there is renewed inspiration and respect for each and every thing I make each day, even if it's just for dinner or another round on a pair of socks. I recommend participation in this … [Read more...]
thankful
every day i am thankful for these three boys in my life. … [Read more...]
on imperfection
My good friend Britt shared this quote via swissmiss yesterday: "Authenticity is about imperfection. And authenticity is a very human quality. To be authentic is to be at peace with your imperfections. The great leaders are not the strongest, they are the ones who are honest about their weaknesses. The great leaders are not the smartest; they are the ones who admit how much they don't know. The great leaders … [Read more...]
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